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Proportionate Representation

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Proportionate representation characterizes electoral systems by which regional divisions in an electorate are reflected in proportion to the elected body.[citation needed] This means that each elected official will represent Electoral districts with approximately the same number of people. The term itself was first notably used in this context in section 52 of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1867[1] where the principle of proportionate representation of the provinces in the House of Commons was guaranteed. Other governments may refer to this as "regional representation".

Proportionate representation is contrasted with Proportional Representation by which divisions in an electorate are reflected along partisan lines. Systems like party list PR have full proportional representation but no proportionate representation. In a broad sense, all systems with Electoral districts are proportionate to some degree and all systems with political parties are proportional to some degree.

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  1. "Constitution Act, 1867". Justice Laws Website (Canada). March 29, 1867. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2017. 52. The Number of Members of the House of Commons may be from Time to Time increased by the Parliament of Canada, provided the proportionate Representation of the Provinces prescribed by this Act is not thereby disturbed.




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